Syagrus romanzoffiana (Arecastrum romanzoffianum)

Syagrus romanzoffiana
(Arecastrum romanzoffianum)
queen palm
Type:
Palm
Wildlife Value:
N
Water Need:
Moderate
Native:
N
Average Height:
35-50 ft
Bioswale:
N
Average Spread:
20-45 ft
Groundcover:
N
Setback:
20 ft
Slopes:
N
Exposure:
Full sun,Part sun
Parkways:
N
Climate Zone(s):
12-13,15-17,19-24
Containers:
N
Flower Color:
Insignificant
Hedges:
N
Foilage Type:
deciduous
Screens:
N
Clay:
N
Description:
The queen palm, once more commonly known as Cosos plumosa, is
native to subtropical woodlands of Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia. It grows to
form a neat, single trunk tree with long arching green leaves. In cultivation
is hardy to 17ºF making it a popular choice for milder climates of Southern
California and Florida where it is widely grown. Grow it in full sun in normal
well draining soil. It is susceptible to a deficiency of manganese which
causes the leaves to appear frizzy or torn. A dressing of manganese
sulphate at an appropriate dose corrects this problem. It can survive some
drought conditions but is best watered regularly.
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